Where to next? Tools and guides for your business
Now that you’re in business, you want to stay there. Xero’s got resources and solutions to help.
Free resources for new businesses
Guides
Handy tips and tricks to help you in your new life as a business owner.
Business planning templates
Choose between a 1-page or long-form template and get going.
Business trends report
Get stat-packed insights into the world of small business.
Tech solutions for small businesses
Xero accounting software
You’ll be surprised by how much of your financial admin can be automated.
Xero Payroll
Take the stress out of payday
Apps for everything else
Find apps for ecommerce, inventory, POS and more.
Talk to the experts
Need an accountant or bookkeeper? Find one in our directory. For business finance, check out what ASB can do to help.
Disclaimer
Xero does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This guide has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business or before taking action in relation to any of the content provided.
How to start a business
Thousands of new businesses open every day. If all those people can do it, why not you? Here’s what to do, and when.
- How to do market research
Your business idea is clearly inspired. But it helps to check you’re not the only one who thinks so.
- How to write a business plan
Writing a business plan will help nail down your idea and give you a blueprint for executing it.
- Budgeting and forecasting
It’s time to run some numbers on your business idea. Budgeting and forecasting help with that.
- Pricing strategies and cost of goods sold
Your prices can influence the number of sales you make and the profit you earn on each transaction.
- Types of business structure
Your business structure can affect how much tax you pay, and how you're treated by the law.
- Small business accounting
If you’re starting a business, then you’ll need to get familiar with some accounting basics.
- Registering a business and other admin tasks
After all the excitement of deciding to start a business, you’ll have some paperwork to do.
- How to create a business website
Treat your website like an online version of a storefront. It’s the first impression for many customers and prospects.
- Tools and guides for your business
Now that you’re in business, you want to stay there. Xero’s got resources and solutions to help.
Download the guide to starting a business
Learn how to start a business, from ideation to launch. Fill out the form to receive this guide as a PDF.
Start using Xero for free
Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.